AR/VR Video Processing Engineer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Role Number:200372317

We are a team of media processing experts and specialists who are looking for a motivated individual to join our team and develop next generation media processing pipeline and framework for new products! You will be using your expertise in the video processing domain to solve complex problems in a new and exciting domain. You will work closely with software, hardware, algorithms and UX teams to create ground breaking technologies and systems. You will architect and develop high quality software to power extremely low latency applications and experiences - performance optimization and efficient utilization of hardware resources are critically important. Do you have hands-on experience creating high performance audio, video, image processing and graphics software? You have a great opportunity to learn and grow, while working with some of the most creative people in the industry. Grit, ability to persevere and adapt quickly are key attributes.

Key Qualifications

5+ years experience with software development
Success shipping media products involving image and video processing, video capture/playback, or media processing pipeline
Experience with developing media SDKs, frameworks and customer facing APIs
Excellent programming skills and proficient with one of C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, Objective-C experience is helpful
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills
A strong focus on end user experience

Description

The Technology Development Group (TDG) is working on exciting technologies, including ARKit and RealityKit to create ground-breaking new products! We are looking for a forward-thinking experts in the video industry to drive next generation media technologies. Apply your passion, knowledge and creativity to solve complex problems and architect software that powers exciting media experiences. As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have a unique opportunity to work with a fantastic team and create products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day. Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants

Education & Experience

BS CS/EE or equivalent, higher degree is preferred

Additional Requirements

Experience with hardware assisted acceleration, performance analysis and optimization is helpful
Experience with file formats (mov, mp4) and codecs (H.264/AVC, HEVC) is a plus
Video streaming (MPEG Dash/HLS) is a plus
Experience with 3D rendering, 3D Graphics APIs or GPU compute is a plus

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $130,000 and $242,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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